DOC East Moline CC Correctional Officer Trainee

DOC East Moline CC Correctional Officer Trainee

Base pay range: $4,848.00/yr – $4,848.00/yr

Job Requisition : 52517

Number of Vacancies: 100

Location: East Moline, Rock Island County

• Receives eight weeks of formalized pre‑service security training at the Illinois Corrections Training Academy including firearms training due to requirements mandating qualification.
• Receives on‑the‑job training under immediate supervision of a qualified correctional employee.
• Assigned each work week to another correctional employee to assist in running lines, yard, dining room, housing units, facility buildings, writs, observing individuals in custody, perimeter patrol, armory, counting, shakedowns, movement, etc.
• Travels by using a state issued vehicle to complete assignments.
• Receives one week orientation at facility.
• Given formal training in housing unit work, report writing, out‑count work, yard work, running lines, individuals in custody at this institution and their assignments, chain‑of‑command, security buildings, disciplinary procedures, and any other training deemed necessary.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

• Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of four years of high school.
• Requires elementary knowledge of resident behavior problems.

• Requires completion of a pre‑service security training course during trainee period.
• Requires successful completion of a firearms training course and learn the proper use of firearms during trainee period.
• Requires a valid appropriate driver's license and the ability to travel statewide.
• Must be eligible under federal and state law to acquire and possess a firearm and must possess or be able to obtain and maintain a valid Firearm Owner's Identification (FOID) card.
• Required to utilize digital technology, tools, platforms, and processes in managing and supporting various digital enhancements for greater efficiency, productivity, and digital transformation efforts within the department.
• Requires ability to pass the IDOC/IDJJ background check.
• Requires ability to pass a drug screen. The use of unauthorized drugs by an employee, regardless of the position held, is prohibited.
• Applicants are required to abide by all vaccine and/or other medical standards as set out by the employer.

7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., 3:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m., 11:00 p.m. – 7:00 a.m.; shift and days off will vary.

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• Health, Life, Vision and Dental Insurance
• 12 weeks paid maternity/paternity leave
• Pension Plan – Vesting at 10 years for Tier II
• Full 20‑year retirement awards free health insurance during retirement
• Paid state holidays: 13–14 days annually
• 3 paid Personal Business days annually
• 12 paid Sick days annually (Sick days carry over year to year)
• 10–25 paid Vacation days annually (10 days beginning at year 1 employment)
• Personal, Sick and Vacation rates modified for 12‑hour work schedules (as applicable)
• Employee Assistance Program and/or Mental Health resources
• Deferred Compensation and other pre‑tax benefit programs

The Illinois Department of Corrections is a multicultural agency deeply committed to ensuring diversity, equity, and inclusion. This commitment is at the forefront of our operations, hiring, policies and procedures, and training. We recognize the benefit of workplace empowerment, the importance of diversity and fully support an environment where ALL employees are treated fairly, respectfully, and have equal access to opportunities and resources necessary to thrive and contribute to the agency's success.

Through our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), we establish and uphold agency policies and practices conducive to eliminating all forms of exclusion including, but not limited to, racism, ageism, ableism, sexism, discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender, and religious oppression. The IDOC team works to serve justice in Illinois and increase public safety by promoting positive change in behavior of individuals in custody, operating successful reentry programs, and reducing victimization.

The Illinois Department of Corrections is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.